Salary Comparison
Physicists: Yuma vs West Palm Beach
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Yuma, AZ
$159,881/yr
West Palm Beach, FL
$219,070/yr
Our recommendation: West Palm Beach, FL
West Palm Beach offers $2,861 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Yuma
West Palm Beach
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$159,881
$219,070
$59,189
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$9,726
$13,327
$3,601
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
91
115
-24 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,358
$3,098
$740
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,356
$1,880
$524
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$7,368
$10,229
$2,861
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
4.12×
4.30×
-0.18×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
10/10 (Comfortable)
10/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.